Showing 1–50 of 54 titles
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28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
From the shooting of Crispus Attucks to the inauguration of President Barack Obama, 28 moments in Black history are celebrated through poetry, prose, and vivid illustrations.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781596438200
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All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
With accessible language and illustrations, this biography introduces readers to the everyday man who invented a powerful microscope that could magnify the living world to an astonishing scale. -
All that Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
In 1987, a garbage barge spends five months adrift in the Atlantic, unsuccessfully attempting to find a place to dump its contents.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481477529
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Beavers
Wit and fact intertwine in an enjoyable guide to the frequently overlooked beaver.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780544949874
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Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery
Growing up, Ernie Barnes had two passions: art and football. Detailed, lively paintings help reveal how, with years of practice, he excelled in both fields.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481443876
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Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
A riveting thriller told in three parallel stories: the race against time to build the world's first atomic bomb; the determination to stop the Nazis from developing it first; and the stealthy efforts of Soviet spies to steal the American plans. -
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Ken Nedimyer's single-minded passion for restoring the ocean's coral reefs is reflected through riveting illustrations and accessible narrative.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781452133508
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Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical memoir chronicles the incidents and emotions she experienced as an African-American girl growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. Precise language magnifies moments and connects them to the larger historical narrative. Her elegant and evocative stand-alone poems weave a story about her development from a struggling reader and dreamer into a confident young woman and writer. -
Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild
Thimmesh explains the work of a Giant Panda conservation project in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, which uses a three-stage program to create a self-sustaining population in the wild. Complementing her thoughtful, engagingly written text are many arrestingly adorable, colorful photographs of pandas in training and in the wild. -
Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
A school writing assignment is the catalyst for conversations around race, class, and privilege in this illustrated poetic conversation between two fifth-graders who learn to honor each other's differences.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781512404425
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Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Part biography, part culinary adventure, this vibrant and energetic book captures the essence of the LA street food scene. Graffiti-inspired art and hip-hop flavored text blend food, community and identity into a delicious feast. -
Diego: Bigger Than Life
A series of chronological poems delve into the life of artist Diego Rivera, enlivened by bold, bigger than life images. -
Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings
From an early age, poet E. E. Cummings loved words. Burgess's text, enhanced by Di Giacomo's collage illustrations, explores Cummings' life from his childhood to his career as a poet.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781592701711
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The Eye that Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln
Modern illustrations and lively text combine to relate the early history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and how they thwarted an attempt to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781419730641
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Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
The story of Frederick Douglass' inspirational life and quest for equal rights unfolds with dramatic illustrations and powerful language, including quotes from Douglass.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781423114383
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
In this book about artist José Guadalupe Posada, Tonatiuh juxtaposes his own artwork with Posada's iconic Dia de Muertos illustrations and life, telling the story of a remarkable man and time in Mexican history. (Sibert Medal Book & Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) -
Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
This engaging picture-book biography of tennis' greatest superstars focuses attention on the ways they changed the game by their attitude, power as athletes, personal strength, and relationship with each other.
- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481476843
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Hammering for Freedom
In informative paragraphs and expressive paintings, this picture book tells the story of an enslaved blacksmith who steadfastly worked to buy freedom for himself and his family.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781600609695
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Hector: A Boy, a Protest, and the Photograph That Changed Apartheid
The true story of the dramatic photograph of a young boy's tragic death that became a symbol of the injustice of Apartheid.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
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- ISBN: 9781624146916
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How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9781626721784
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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Discover the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this picture-book biography about how one small yet powerful woman persisted against great odds.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9781481465595
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Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
Readers meet the scientists who study asteroids past and present and work to protect our planet in the future.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9780544671591
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Let 'er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
George Fletcher's rise to fame as a rodeo champion is recounted with colorful language, à la old Westerns, and expressive oil paintings.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
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- ISBN: 9781512498080
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Mad about Monkeys
Learn about more than 250 species of monkeys from around the world through a series of warm illustrations and fascinating facts.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781909263574
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Malala: Activist for Girls' Education
In this engaging picture book biography, richly detailed text and illustrations, along with extensive back matter, bring the story of world-famous Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai to readers. Beginning with her birth, the story details her early family life and how it contributed to her becoming a global advocate for social justice. -
Mama Africa! How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song
The inspiring life story of Miriam Makeba, an activist and singer best known as Mama Africa, is illustrated with art as vibrant as the woman herself.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9780374303013
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Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Dr. King's final months of life and the emotional aftermath of his assassination are recounted in this collection of poignant poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780545702539
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968
Nine-year-old Lorraine, whose daddy is a sanitation worker, recounts the two-month sanitation strike led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781629797182
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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France
Follow along as Ben Franklin applies the scientific method to a new mysterious phenomenon Dr. Mesmer has been spreading across France. A whimsical look at science and history.- Nonfiction, History, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9780763663513
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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
Once Robert Battle's leg braces were off, nothing could keep him from flying. With determination and love of dance, he became the artistic director of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781481422215
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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
Junius G. Groves went from being enslaved in Kentucky to owning 500 acres in Kansas and making his fortune by growing potatoes.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780385752763
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Older than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth
Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the big bang to the present day.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Geology
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9780544805033
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Otis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere
Daring aquanauts Otis Barton and Will Beebe designed and dove in a leaky bathysphere that allowed them to explore 800 feet below the ocean surface.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780316393829
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Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented
This picture-book history offers a spirited account of the evolution of the popular board game and the people who were involved over the years in its creation.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781627791687
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A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day
This homage to Ezra Jack Keats takes the form of a biographical poem, telling of his creation of Peter, the young, black protagonist of The Snowy Day, and Keats' impact on children's literature.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9780425287682
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
George Moses Horton overcame slavery and illiteracy to become a remarkable poet. His love of words and success as a poet will inspire readers.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781561458257
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Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis
Civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis grew up in rural Alabama. Emulating preachers at church, young John literally fed and ministered to his farmyard congregation of chickens.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9780399168567
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality
The woman who would go on to become America's second female Supreme Court Justice faced and conquered injustice through her young life.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9781419725593
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery: an amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
This age-appropriate and inclusive resource, featuring cartoon-style illustrations, is aimed at young children and their caregivers. It invites conversations about sex, gender, and the human body.- Nonfiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9781609806064
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Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello
This bilingual biography traces the life of Julio C. Tello, from a curious, young boy to an accomplished archaeologist who elevated Peru’s indigenous history.
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk toward Freedom
This poetic and haunting picture-book biography reflects the larger-than-life experiences of abolitionist Sojourner Truth.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781626728721
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
Born a slave, William “Doc” Key, became a self-taught veterinarian. With much kindness, he raised a remarkable horse, named Jim Key, which he taught to answer questions, spell, and write.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9781620141489
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Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America
Known as a carrier of the deadly typhoid fever, Mary Mallon was also a victim of civil rights violations and overly harsh treatment. Her nuanced biography reveals the true complexity of her infamous case.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9780544313675
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Thirty Minutes over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story
This is the little-known story of a Japanese WWII pilot who unsuccessfully attempted to bomb the Oregon coast, and years later reconciled with Oregonians he had targeted.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780544430761
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The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
Great Auks, flightless birds resembling penguins, were prolific in the icy waters of the northern Atlantic until human hunters, egg collectors, and climate change led to their extinction.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9781554988655
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Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
At the turn of the twentieth century, Czechoslovakian Robert Miller became a con artist. Calling himself Vic, he started with small schemes, working his way toward selling the Eiffel Tower.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
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- ISBN: 9780670016525
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Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
This stunning picture-book biography follows Gertrude Ederle on the record-breaking swim that cemented her place in the history of women's sports.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2018
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- ISBN: 9780823436651
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The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Although he is well known for breaking the color barrier in baseball, Jackie Robinson went to court years earlier to integrate troops while serving in the U.S. Army.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062287847
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Wet Cement
Children will enjoy the unusual format of the poems and their titles in this kid-friendly collection of concrete poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
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- ISBN: 9781626722361